First… THANK YOU for all the hard work and painstaking effort you invested in putting this course together. It was very valuable – even if only from the standpoint of getting familiar with the format and kinds of questions that might be asked. I had a couple short-lived glitches with TopHat, but overall easy-peasy. I wish they would send a confirmation of receipt as it’s an uneasy feeling not having that to feel comfortable that they actually received my exam submission (other than the little window that pops up after you submit). There were a few questions from your practice exams that were VERY close to the actual questions in the exam (e.g., the man on the oil rig) which were pretty much freebies for those who purchased the packages that gave access to your practice exams. I feel the exam was easier or comparable to the your practice exams. They were pretty similar in nature, so maybe the actual exam seemed easier because your practice exams prepared me well?!

Note: there was not one “not” questions this year (e.g., “What would you not suggest this patient do…”).

Second… not a complaint, per se, but – as a grammar freak – I will let you know that there are quite a few spelling errors, sentence structure and informational inconsistencies throughout (a couple of which I’ve already sent to you under separate cover) that could cause confusion for people who are not as experienced in this field, so it may behoove you to do a thorough audit or have someone help you identify corrections you can make. It’ll probably be time to refresh your content soon, so it may be good timing for that.

Lastly, the exam wasn’t as ‘complex’ as I was expecting, so I overstudied a bit. The knowledge is helpful, regardless, so definitely not a loss. I finished with 80 minutes to spare… still had 45 minutes even after reviewing all my answers. I hope that’s a sign that I know my stuff and not that I bombed the exam!! I would pay for package D, again, in a heartbeat and absolutely plan on recommending your course to colleagues who are collecting their hours to write next year.

Now… we wait while keeping fingers and toes crossed!
Registered Dietitian from Ontario

HI Esmond,
I am a huge fan of your website! You have helped with my last exam and using it again for this year’s
Thank you for taking the time to put this excellent website together and for your passion on this topic, I feel it through my screen
Best regards
Registered Dietitian from Quebec

Good morning Esmond,
I just wanted to share a happy and relief news that I passed by CDE exam. This was made possible only because I had access to the amazing resources of your website with practice questions. The rationale with correct answer that you have written underneath each question is very informative and reinforce the guidelines message.
Thank you for your valuable support! Truly, without your best possible efforts for the exam candidates that you have put forward through your website…. this wouldn’t have been possible!!!
Heartfelt thanks to you!!!
Registered Dietitian from Ontario

Hi Esmond,
I used your website/practice exams to study for my CDE exam this past weekend.
I found your website and practice exams very helpful. Thank you!
I don’t know anyone else who wrote the exam so unfortunately I didn’t get a chance to debrief on any of the questions. Many of the questions I felt well prepared for thanks to your website.
I was quite surprised by a few questions. I felt there was a strong emphasis on psychosocial/mental health. I wish I had dissected the mental health chapter a bit more closely. There was a question specifically about increased risk of getting DM if you have PTSD (I found the answer afterwards in the guidelines) There were also a couple questions that I re-read several times as the wording did not make sense to me. I took your advice and did not waste too much time on these as they might have been test questions.
I also had lots of tech issues with top hat when the exam first started despite doing all the prep work to ensure it would function well. I wondered if anyone else had this issue.
I learned so much from writing your practice exams and was really able to narrow down my study focus. I wish the Real exam would give the same feedback about scoring in the different categories. Even if I am successful in passing the exam I’d like to know which areas to study more on for my practice.
Anyway, thanks again for your website! I will recommend it to others.
Registered Dietitian from British Columbia

Hi Esmond,
I’m happy to say that I passed the CDE exam! I want to send you a huge THANK YOU as I don’t think that I could have passed the exam without your course. It was my first time writing the exam and your CDE study course helped me immensely. All of the tools that you have on your website are so useful – cheat sheets, exam questions, video presentations, lectures, etc. Your course armoured me with all of the tools to pass!! Thank you again!!
Registered Dietitian from Alberta

Hi Esmond,
Your website was extremely helpful to me as I prepared to write the CDE exam, which I passed! I am making this donation as my way to THANK YOU for your help! Enjoy your summer!
Registered Dietitian from Ontario

Esmond
As you can see in my signature line below, I passed the exam, and wanted to thank you for your site, and all the hard work that you put into it.
It was REALLY helpful, as I prepped for the exam – I wrote both practice exams twice, and doing so was a great way to get ready for the “real” exam.
In the end, I wrote under some fairly trying circumstances (a family death, 8 days before the exam and the funeral was before the exam. I also had the worst case of sinusitis of my life, with several nights of NO sleep… With all this going on, I think it was even more helpful to think there was a community of people across the country getting ready to write, together – and that was because of your site!
The content on your site was extremely helpful – and I thank you for it! ( as I am SURE, many other (now) CDEs do!!!!
You provide a great service – please continue to do so!!!!!!!!!
Sincerely,
Registered Dietitian from Nova Scotia

Hi Esmond,
Just wanted to let you know that I passed the exam and I am so thrilled!!
I just want to write this email to thank you for making the website and all the effort you put in to creating the practice exams, the cheatsheets, study notes, youtube videos (I was really impressed when you actually inserted the insulin pump on yourself!), the live Q&As, etc etc to help us prepare for the CDE. d
I am so glad that I stumbled on your material early into my preparation for the CDE, which put my time, energy and money into maximal use I’d say.
Again thank you for creating and maintaining this community, and for being such an inspiring and empowering CDE mentor! Take care and enjoy the weekend
Best regards,
Registered Dietitian from British Columbia

Hi Esmond,
I hope you are having a great week.
I just wanted to reach out and say thank you for putting together the CDE study course, I just received my results from the exam today and I am so excited to say I passed! Your website really helped me to feel prepared for the exam and is a wonderful resource that I have recommended to others.
Have a super Canada day and I look forward to logging on to your website in 5 years time!
Best wishes
Registered Dietitian from Ontario

Hello Esmond
Just wanted to let you know I passed the CDE EXAM!!! I worked hard but I have no doubt that your website gave me what I needed to pass. I would highly recommend your site to anyone studying for the CDE exam. Many many thanks to you for all your hard work, and making it affordable.
Registered Dietitian from British Columbia

Hi Esmond,
I wanted to send a thank you for a great study prep course. Reviewing the 2018 Clinical Practice Guidelines, watching all of your free videos, going through the pathophysiology lectures and taking the practice exams + quizzes were the reason I passed the CDE. The CDE date landed 4 weeks after I had my son, and I was still able to pass on a few hours sleep!
Thanks again, well worth the investment.
Registered Dietitian from Ontario

I found your website extremely helpful and there were at least a dozen questions that I came across in the exam that I know I wouldn’t have been prepared for if I hadn’t come across them in your practice exams. I’m a first time CDE examinee so I didn’t really know what to expect so it was very helpful for preparation and I’d use it again in the future.
Thanks again for a great resource!!
Registered Dietitian from British Columbia

Hi Esmond I definitely found the exam helpful and yes, worth the price. Overall I thought it was very good. I’m part of a dietitian study group so I will let them know about the test. Thanks
You’re exam/Web site was the most helpful additional resource for today’s cde exam. Can’t thank you enough!!
Registered Dietitian from Ontario

Hi Esmond – I found the practice examination great – there are 2 repeat questions re insulin admin (arm/buttock/thigh) but aside from that it encompasses the cpg guidelines- thanks for doing this!!
Registered Dietitian from Alberta

Hi! Esmond I am writing my CDE exam this Saturday, and luckily came across your website today. Your practice exam has been a lifesaver (I hope anyway!) as I have been struggling to study and retain information while off on Maternity leave.
Registered Dietitian from Ontario

Hello Esmond. Thank you for this. I know I have learnt lots and know where I need to focus.
Registered Dietitian from Ontario

Hi Edmond,Thanks for this practice exam I found it very helpful regarding the types of questions and the hints that you provide for further study, it is very helpful to orient my learnings Compared with the high cost of the other study courses, I did not mind paying fee.
Registered Dietitian from Quebec

Hi Esmond, I did find the examination helpful, it was worth the money.
Registered Dietitian from Alberta

Hi Esmond
Hello from humid Montreal- I along with my two colleagues passed the exam- your site helped us with the practice exam- thank you for your website
Registered Dietitian from Quebec

Thank you Esmond! Your practice exams were very helpful and yes I did Pass the exam !!! I will definitely recommend your site and plan to check out the other resources.
Registered Dietitian from New Brunswick